Tinder is a big deal in Brazil: it has one of the largest markets of users in the world, second only to the United States. While Tinder is by far the most used dating app, others are still commonly used such as Bumble and Happn. How many people are using Tinder in Brazil?
A recent survey conducted nationwide shows that the country has 10 million registered users and a total of one million matches per day. In other words, Rio de Janeiro officially has the highest number of active users, with more people using Tinder here than any other place in Brazil. A study of interviews of active users in Rio de Janeiro showed that 72 percent of men used Tinder as a platform to find casual sex, whereas 48 percent of women used it for casual hookups.
Just over eight percent of the population of Brazil identify themselves within the LGTB group and using dating apps is a popular way of meeting others and dating. For finding relationships, casual dating, or something with the hope of being long-term, Tinder and Happn are the most popular. Tinder is used for both casual hookups and those seeking a more lingering romance. On the gay scene, dating apps geared towards meeting someone for sex tends to be more common. The most used sex apps are Hornet and Grindr.
There are also apps that target a specific kind of man, such as Scruff. For casual hookups, there is no time in Rio quite like Carnival , where kissing and casual flings are all part of the celebrations. To meet people at Carnival, simply join a bloco a moving street party and feel free to mingle, flirt, and enjoy. In addition to being an unforgettable party in a safe environment, it is also an ideal moment for meeting others and dating.
You meet a potential lover and you go on the first date to a hip bar or a fancy restaurant. What do you do when the bill comes? For gay couples, it is normal to split the bill and pay half each. As it is common for Brazilians to stay living with their family until later in life, dating couples often rent a motel for a couple of hours in order to get some privacy. Motels in Brazil are designed specifically for sex and many come complete with a hot tub, sauna, condoms, and mirrored ceilings.
